Assessment of the environmental sustainability of cobia fish farm (Rachycentron Canadum) in the bay of Ilha Grande - Brazil and the relationship with benthic macrofauna

A cobia fish farm in Ilha Grande Bay, Brazil, was found to have minimal environmental impact on benthic macrofauna, suggesting sustainability despite organic matter inputs. The study analyzed sediment and benthic organisms across multiple time points and locations, including control areas, revealing no correlation between organic matter and species richness or diversity. The Marine Biotic Index (AMBI) indicated an unpolluted environment with sensitive species predominating. Current velocities were insufficient to disperse organic matter from the farm to control areas, highlighting localized effects. This research provides insights into the environmental sustainability of marine aquaculture in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Lustosa Gomes de Campos, A. C., Pereira, M. B., Fernandes, A. M., & Correa da Silva, M. D. (2022). Assessment of the environmental sustainability of cobia fish farm (Rachycentron Canadum) in the bay of Ilha Grande - Brazil and the relationship with benthic macrofauna. Journal of Aquaculture and Marine Biology, 11(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.15406/jamb.2022.11.00329